May 2012
Juggling with air pollutant dataJuggling with air pollutant data

Models integrating air quality and climate change data will help reaching compliance with new emission targets

Transparent ElectronicsTransparent Electronics     

A new dashboard made of flexible plastic and oxide layer could in the future be integrated into the car front window to give the driver direct information.

Peer pressure helps cut households energy usePeer pressure helps cut households energy use

Giving energy consumer feedback on similar users’ consumption helps them gain sustained control over their own energy use. This novel energy management approach combines intelligent monitoring of energy use with personalised advice and information sharing within user groups.

Bioalchemy: turning sludge into clear waterBioalchemy: turning sludge into clear water

Biological treatment plus ozone can reduce the amount of sludge coming from wastewater treatment plants by a factor of ten.

April 2012
26 April 2012Energy-efficient windows for historic buildingsEnergy-efficient windows for historic buildings

An international team of European experts is looking to improve the energy efficiency of historic buildings. Window refurbishments stand out as a viable approach to dramatically reduce energy loss.

Earth-Like Planet DiscoveryEarth-Like Planet Discovery

An international team of astronomers has confirmed the existence of a planet that could have perfect conditions for life, outside our solar system.

Second Earth DiscoverySecond Earth Discovery    

An international team of astronomers has discovered a planet beyond our solar system which could have perfect conditions for life.

Beauty is in the moth's eyesBeauty is in the moth's eyes

The eyes of nocturnal insects give researchers new ideas for anti-glare coatings.

Sander Dorenbos: seeing the (almost) invisible with nano-wires quality - part 1Sander Dorenbos: seeing the (almost) invisible with nano-wires quality - part 1

A new device based on superconducting nano-materials helps to detect single photons with higher efficiency.

Floor van de Pavert: seeing the (almost) invisible with nano-wires quality - part 2Floor van de Pavert: seeing the (almost) invisible with nano-wires quality - part 2

How three young entrepreneurs have transformed a brilliant invention into a commercial product.

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